by Wendy | Art, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Preschool Math, Roundup, Sensory Play, Uncategorized
Screen Free Play While I fully admit that I use my screen more than I should, I’m also a lover of low-tech, screen free “stuff”. Especially for preschoolers. While other preschool teachers were excitedly seeking out educational computer-based activities they could...
by Wendy | Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Preschool Math, Preschool Science, Sensory Play
Sensory tables (and sensory trays, for that matter), back in the olden days when I first started teaching, were something found only in a preschool classroom. But I’m happy to say that many people have sensory tables at home now, too. A sensory table is one of...
by Wendy | Circle Time, Early Literacy, Play, Preschool Activities, Preschool Math
Count with Kids! Counting and other early learning math skills need to be fun and playful for kids to benefit from them. No quizzing, no stress. As I always say, just let them play! So let’s look at two simple ways you can play with your kids and encourage...
by Wendy | Early Literacy, Preschool Activities, Preschool Math, Uncategorized
Number Recognition Preschool number recognition is more of an early reading skill (symbols have meaning, and this symbol is a 5, and this one is an A… ) than a true math skill. It’s when kids get the idea that a specific number symbol refers to a specific...
by Wendy | Art, Play, Preschool Activities, Preschool Math, Uncategorized
Homemade Binoculars! Simple as pie, but endlessly fun for a preschooler, homemade binoculars could be the start of all sorts of amazing adventures at home or at school. There are several ways to make them, but I always like to stick with easy and cheap. So, recycle...
by Wendy | Circle Time, Play, Preschool Math, Uncategorized
Preschool Math Activities For preschoolers, time is a tricky subject. And like most things it is best learned through regular old life experiences and play. Today I’m sharing a simple activity that you can do anywhere and any time. Use it at home when you need...
